Resources for Competency 1.1:

Cycle of Assessment and Planning

The professional working with young children applies the cycle of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to support children's healthy development

Resources & Media for Understanding Competency 1.1

Behaviors & Skills

a

Uses observation and assessment to understand children’s strengths and interests and the skills they are working to master

b

Collaborates with families and related professionals to create goals for individual children and for groups of children

c

Plans before implementing activities and interventions

d

Implements opportunities for children to learn and practice skills

e

Evaluates how well the experiences they plan meet children's needs and interests

f

Uses checklists and other assessment tools to track children's development

g

Gathers and labels documentation related to development

h

Engages in communication with families about their child's development

i

When appropriate, identifies children who may benefit from further professional support

j

When necessary, acquires the professional support they need to help children be successful

k

Implements and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, modifications and accommodations to help children meet developmental and learning goals

l

When appropriate, contributes to writing, reviewing and/or implementing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) goals that are aligned with The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children Recommended Practices